How to Change Address in Passport Online: Follow These Steps
You need keep your original documents handy and submit a fee to change the address on your passport.
- Passport address can be changed online through Passport Seva portal
- You will need your original documents to do so
- Passport application receipt is required at PSKs
Passport Seva portal lets you apply for the reissuance of your passport with the updated address
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Passport address needs to be changed? You can do this online, directly through the Passport Seva portal. It lets you apply for a re-issue of your passport with the new address. You can go through the process given below if you've relocated to a new address or are in plans to change your existing address to a new one. After applying for re-issue to change your address, you'll get your passport with a new number that will be registered for your updated address.
How to change address in your passport online
Before getting started with the steps you need to take to change the address in your passport online, it is important to note that you need to keep a few of your documents ready that you will be required at the time of visiting your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). The Passport Seva portal has detailed the list of documents required. A certain fee is also required to be paid to apply for reissuing the passport. It varies on the basis of the applicant's age and the reason for re-issue, among others. You can check the exact amount of fee you need to pay by going to the Passport Seva portal.
How to change address in your passport online
Before getting started with the steps you need to take to change the address in your passport online, it is important to note that you need to keep a few of your documents ready that you will be required at the time of visiting your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). The Passport Seva portal has detailed the list of documents required. A certain fee is also required to be paid to apply for reissuing the passport. It varies on the basis of the applicant's age and the reason for re-issue, among others. You can check the exact amount of fee you need to pay by going to the Passport Seva portal.
- Visit the Passport Seva portal and click on the New User Registration link.
- Enter your details accurately and select the passport office you can visit.
- Type the CAPTCHA characters and then click on the Register button.
- Now, log in to the Passport Seva portal with your registered login ID.
- Select Apply for Fresh Passport/ Reissue of Passport option from the Applicant Home webpage.
- Pick the second option from the list that has the Click here to fill the application form online option.
- Now, enter details such as type of application and the type of passport booklet.
- Click on the Next button.
- Now, select the View Saved/ Submitted Applications option.
- Click on the Pay and Schedule Appointment link to make the payment of the reissuance fee and schedule your appointment.
- Select Online Payment. It can be used to receive the payment through Internet banking or credit or debit card. You can also use the Challan Payment option if you don't have the online payment option ready.
- Now, hit the Next button.
- You'll now be required to pick a PSK location and then print the application receipt.
Once you'll get the receipt, you need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office where the appointment has been booked. Carry your original documents along with the application receipt. You aren't required to carry the physical application receipt if you can show the SMS message you received on your phone after taking the appointment online.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government has made it mandatory for applicants visiting a passport office to follow certain guidelines. These include wearing a face mask, carrying a sanitiser, and using the Aarogya Setu app on your phone. You'll also need to follow social distancing norms during your visit.
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